Seasons & Episodes
Ancient Computer?
"Computing" covers the advancement of time-keeping techniques, from the classic sundial to Ctesibius's use of constant w
Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators
"Medicine" is mostly devoted to Galen, a Greek physician in the Roman Empire who pioneered numerous medical techniques,
Heron of Alexandria
Robotics" is all about the great Heron of Alexandria, a clever machinist who used principles of air compression, wind po
Warfare
Warfare technology is examined, including the Helepolis, a square fortified tower on wheels; and "Greek Fire," an incend
Ships
The lake Nemi ships, large Roman vessels that were salvaged from the lake in the 1930s and burned in 1944, are discussed
Machines II
Ancient mechanical devices are examined: A jar that appears to be an electric battery, a flour mill in France that is ru
Siege of Troy
In this episode, journey to the site in Turkey believed to be the location of the real Troy as ANCIENT DISCOVERIES analy
Cars & Planes
Many ancient inventors imagined - and sometimes even constructed - machines for transport that would not be out of place
Machines of the Gods
With so many gods to choose from and so many temples vying for the average worshiper's fidelity, Ancient Greece and Rome
Super Ships
SUPERSHIPS reveals recent, extraordinary discoveries of ships from the ancient world. New scholarship and breakthroughs
Mega Machines
Today, when you have to move a three-ton limestone sarcophagus you just grab a heavy-duty forklift. But what options did
Egyptian Warfare
Egyptian monuments and great works of art still astound us today. But ANCIENT DISCOVERIES strives to reveal another surp
Chinese Warfare
Exploring the military innovations of ancient China, including gunpowder, flame throwers, rockets, automated crossbows,
Machines III
For the first time, this program unveils the remarkable story of how China created a myriad of ingenious devices includi
Robots
In this scintillating programme, we delve into the mysteries of ancient robots. The ancient world is littered with more
Machines of the East
From the internal combustion engine to the artificial heart, the legacy of Al-Jazari, the 12th century Muslim inventor,
Lost Cities of the Deep
Our modern day landscapes are littered with the remains of ancient superstructures. Now, cutting edge archaeology is beg
Ancient Super Navies
Using the latest scientific techniques to solve the greatest mysteries of the ancient world's naval technology, our team
Ancient Super Ballistics
Since the first time a rock was thrown in anger, mankind has endeavored to deliver larger, deadlier payloads further and
Ancient Death Machines
ANCIENT DISCOVERIES digs for the roots of today's war machinery. Throughout history, military requirements — killing m
Ancient Chinese Super Ships
The master shipbuilders of the Far East created the most deadly warships of ancient times in their quest for supremacy o
Ancient New York
Long before Wall Street and Broadway, before even the Dutch, New York was a special place. It's unique topography and re
Death Weapons of the East
Comparison test between a shotgun and a staff, the oldest known weapon; the deadly Chinese ermei underwater attack weapo
Impossible Naval Engineering
Citizens of ancient Tyre use fire ships against Alexander the Great's besieging fleet; Roman Emperor Nero builds a death
Ancient Tank Tech
The history of the elephant as the ancient tank, right up to the addition by the Indian emperors of a fully rotational c
Ancient Torture Tech
Revealing the terrifying truth behind torture; ancient inventors go to great lengths to develop precision devices to exa
Ancient Mining Machines
Unique technologies of ancient miners, including a Roman hydraulic system, sappers who could undermine castle walls and
Impossible Army Machines
The amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military engineers influence today's weapons and tactics; an anci
Lost Science of the Bible
Might the stories of the Bible have their basis in ancient scientific fact? How big was the giant Goliath, and what was
Airborne Assault
Assault from the air didn't begin with the era of the airplane. The kite bomb was a medieval siege weapon that dropped b
Guns n' Ammo
Some of the strangest and deadliest weapons ever built were prototypes of the modern gun. ANCIENT DISCOVERIES finds out
Ancient Mega-Fort
Explore the defenses of ancient forts and cities. Discover the invisible underground defensive systems of Cappadocia and
Ancient Secret Agents
The systems by which ancient intelligence services transmitted messages over thousands of miles is investigated. Methods
Gruesome Medicine
Explores ancient medical techniques and possible new applications in the modern era. Techniques reviewed include blood l
Riots and Revolution
The show tracks down the secret manual that explained how the Vietnamese defeated not only the US in the 20th century, b
Ancient Commandos
Ancient commandos fought deep behind enemy lines in some of the harshest terrains know to man. The show examines such ex
Ancient Special Forces
The show reviews ancient Roman navy SEAL techniques of capturing enemy ships from underwater and replicates the feat. Th
Twisted Weapons of the East
The show travels first to India where they encounter martial artists wielding terrifying 6-foot-long (1.8 m) swords, a p
Ancient Record Breakers
This episode explores some ancient world records that still stand today. The most valuable thing in the ancient world is
Mega Ocean Conquest
From conquering the depths of the oceans to defending the freedoms of the seas--ancient man pushed the technological bou
Rituals of Death
Travel to Egypt to discover the mysteries of the mummified crocodiles of Kom Ombo. We'll x-ray an ancient mummy that has
Secret Science of the Occult
In Mexico, explorers use a sacred ancient Mayan temple code to search for an occult underworld engineered in the depths
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